Central States Promotes Eder Garcia to VP of Supply Chain

by David Flaherty | 15 October 2025 9:40 am

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Central States has promoted Eder Garcia to vice president of supply chain, effective immediately. In this expanded leadership role, Garcia will oversee both the logistics and procurement functions, driving strategic alignment across the company’s supply chain operations.
Garcia joined Central States in December 2018 and has held multiple leadership roles across logistics, manufacturing, and regional operations, most recently serving as vice president of operational excellence. According to a company news release, throughout his tenure, he has “consistently demonstrated the company’s core values and a strong commitment to advancing both business performance and organizational culture.”
“I am honored to step into this new role and continue serving the incredible team at Central States,” says Garcia. “Over the past six years, I’ve seen firsthand how our employee-owner culture drives innovation and excellence. I look forward to building on that foundation as we strengthen our supply chain and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Central States CEO Jim Sliker praised Garcia’s leadership and impact. “Eder is a proven leader who brings deep operational insight and a servant leadership mindset to everything he does. His promotion reflects our confidence in his ability to lead a unified supply chain strategy that supports our growth, enhances service, and empowers our employee-owners,” Sliker says.

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